Nadaka Yoshinari has been recognized as ONE Championship's 2025 Muay Thai Fighter of the Year following an unblemished debut season that saw the Japanese sensation capture inaugural championship gold while cementing his status as his nation's finest "art of eight limbs" practitioner.
The Japanese striker dominated every opponent placed before him throughout 2025, compiling a spotless 4-0 record that culminated in becoming the first-ever ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion.
March marked Nadaka's promotional introduction when he stepped into the Circle on Japanese soil carrying the credentials of a 10-time Muay Thai World Champion.
Facing Thailand’s Rak Erawan, the Kanagawa native delivered an emphatic statement by stopping the Thai fighter in round three, immediately validating the immense hype surrounding his arrival.
The victory began what would become a year of complete dominance. Nadaka returned in June to defeat Thai striker Banluelok Sitwatcharachai via unanimous decision.
A TKO victory over Hamada Azmani secured Nadaka's third consecutive win and earned him an opportunity to make history at ONE 173 in November.
Fighting once again on home turf in Tokyo, Nadaka faced the experienced Numsurin Chor Ketwina for the vacant ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Championship. Across five comprehensive rounds, the Japanese striker thoroughly outclassed the Thai veteran to claim the title and push his winning streak to an astonishing 40 straight victories.
The championship conquest elevated Nadaka to 11-time Muay Thai World Champion status while adding ONE gold to an already glittering trophy collection.
Nadaka's Fighter of the Year recognition reflects more than just his perfect 2025 record. At 24, he has already spent a decade competing professionally, accumulating every significant Muay Thai title available while maintaining the consistency and excellence that separates champions from legends.
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